Judy Shepard Reads at BookPeople

The gay rights activist will read from her new book, The Meaning of Matthew

"...11, just a little over eleven years after Matthew Shepard’s brutal murder in Laramie, Wyoming...."

Sept. 28, 2009 Books Post by Matthew Patin

Considering Matthew Shepard Continues Its Message Eight Years On

Conspirare returns to Austin for a homecoming performance of their musical tribute

"...the criminals who brutally murdered 22-year-old Wyoming native Matthew Shepard in a hate crime in 1998 are forgotten behind..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Local Police Train Up on Hate Crime

Matthew Shepard Foundation helps create intra-agency network

"...Austin on Wednes­day, Dec. 11. Led by the Matthew Shepard Founda­tion's Judy and Dennis Shepard – parents of Matthew..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The National Equality March: A Recap

Tensions abound after this weekend's National Equality March. The HRC and national reps on one side, the grassroots on the other.

"...or Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, passing of the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act, marriage equality, transgender visibility and..."

Oct. 13, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Frank J. Rivera

Gay Place

Around the world in a gay!

"...queeras, featuring a visit to Kiss & Fly from Judy Shepard, mother of Matthew Shepard and fierce advocate for..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Column by Kate X Messer

Camp OUT!

Enroll now for gay college summer camp.

"...will focus on leadership, social justice, and civic involvement. Judy Shepard (Matthew's mom) will be one of the keynote..."

May 4, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Ash Bell

Coming Out From the Cold

aGLIFF screens two short docs focusing on the coming-out process.

"...intolerance forces many homosexual youths into homelessness. Comments from Judy Shepard, mother of slain gay student Matthew Shepard, punctuate..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

"De Colores" and "Out in the Cold"

"...Directed by: Martin Bedogne and Eric Criswell. Featuring activist Judy Shepard (mother of Matthew Shepard), "Out in the Cold"..."

Jan. 9, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

'The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later'

Zach Theatre joins a national presentation of the epilogue to The Laramie Project

"...sadly, six days later. If the murder of Matthew Shepard shocked you as deeply as it did so many..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The AggreGAYtor: October 14

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Judy Shepard is disappointed with how little progress has been..."

Oct. 14, 2013 Qmmunity Post

The AggreGAYtor: September 9

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...is set to open with a documentary on Matthew Shepard, with special guest Judy Shepard...."

Sept. 9, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Gifts of the Magi

A conversation about community and creativity with three wise men of the Austin arts

"...epilogue to the play about the murder of Matthew Shepard. Why Austin?..."

Dec. 4, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, Sept. 24-Oct. 1

"...JUDY SHEPARD The mother of Matthew Shep­ard, who was brutally..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature

News AggreGAYte for the Week of Oct. 4-10

This week sees the necessary launch of the anti-bullying movement

"...Savage has launched the YouTube-based It Gets Better Project. Judy Shepard hit the CBS Early Show and released a..."

Oct. 4, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

Gay Place

SMTX IS ON! Happy first Pride, San Marcos! Keep those Bobcat claws where we can see 'em.

"...aGLIFF: VIP Opening Reception Meet the parents of Matthew Shepard and director Michele Josue at this party with a..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Pushing Forward

LGBTQ orgs and APD gather for hate crime summit

"...This Thursday, Oct. 27, the Matthew Shepard Foundation will meet with Mayor Steve Adler, representatives from..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Gay Town in the A-Town

"...VIP Opening Reception With the parents of Matthew Shepard. Tue., Sept. 9, 7:30pm. The Long Center, 701 W...."

Sept. 5, 2014 Arts Feature by Kate X Messer

It's aGLIFF Time Again

The 27th annual fest of LGBTQ films begins

"...on Tuesday, Sept. 9, with a VIP reception with Judy and Dennis Shepard of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, as..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Arts Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Gay Place's Top 10 Queer Doin's 2007

All the doors that opened from the closet to the men's room

"...in the U.S. House and Senate of the Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, would have..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Features Feature by Kate Getty

Alphabet Soup: aGLIFF, IFP, and Other Announcements

Announcements from aGLIFF, Austin represents at the IFP, and more

"...opening-night film, as well as some other titles. Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine will open the fest,..."

July 25, 2014 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Who Wants to Be a Theatre Geek?

A quiz to find out who knows what about theatre in Austin.

"...Pinter b. Stephen Sondheim c. Neil Simon d. Sam Shepard..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

New Year's Adjacent Events for the Week Ahead

Crafts, comedy, and more

"...you listen soft or loud, the beautiful notes of Judy Garland wondering what lies over the rainbow hit every..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Yes Yes: Sundance Announces 2014 Class

Austinites a-plenty in Competition and NEXT slates

"...and violence. Cast: Michael C. Hall, Don Johnson, Sam Shepard, Vinessa Shaw, Nick Damici, Wyatt Russell...."

Dec. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Off the Record

Checking in to South by Southwest 2010

"...Convention Center to sign limited-edition commemorative prints designed by Shepard Fairey. The Motown originator is also hosting a meet-and-greet..."

March 19, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...he can't remember having sex with. Cast: Patrick Wilson, Judy Greer, Chloë Sevigny, Jean Smart, Malcolm McDowell, Cybill Shepherd,..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

TV Goes Hollywood

TV Diary

"...no preview tapes, but with Kathy Bates directing Sam Shepard as Dashiell Hammett, Judy Davis as Lillian Hellman, and..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta